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2 min readInternational students interested in studying at a UK college or university usually require a Tier 4 General Student Visa. Students from all over the world flock to the UK to take advantage of some of the most renowned educational institutions in history. Along with the most exceptional teaching standards and comprehensive course availability, the UK … Read more

2 min readA Tier 4 Child Visa bears many similarities to the Tier 4 General Student Visa, though is available for individuals under the age of 18. Tier 4 General Student Visa is granted upon the applicant providing evidence of a formal offer from an educational institution and the financial capacity to cover all applicable costs.  In … Read more

4 min readContrary to popular belief, it isn’t necessary to marry (or intend to marry) an individual with settled UK status to qualify for a visa. Legislation introduced in 1997 made allowances for non-EEA nationals to legally enter and reside in the United Kingdom on the basis of their relationship with a settled individual as an unmarried … Read more

6 min readSpouse, Same Sex Spouse or Civil Partner A spouse visa, same sex spouse visa or civil partner visa is a formal permit that enables married or civil partners to enter and reside in the United Kingdom on the basis of their relationship with a person in the UK with settled status. The term ‘settled’ applies … Read more

10 min readIn the event that your individual immigration application is rejected, you may have the legal right to lodge a formal appeal. Here at Aristone Solicitors, we can provide the expert support and consultancy you need to understand your position and choose the most appropriate course of action. Should you choose to appeal against your application’s … Read more

4 min readA UK fiancé visa enables the prospective spouse of an individual with certain status in the United Kingdom to legally enter and reside in the UK temporarily.  In order to qualify for a Fiancé visa, the prospective spouse must be able to verify their intention to marry the person with settled status. Applications for entry … Read more

4 min readSettlement after 10 Years in the UK   Any individual who has resided continuously in the United Kingdom for a minimum of 10 years may fulfil official requirements for settled status. In accordance with paragraph 276A of the immigration rules, this ten-year period must be unbroken and refers exclusively to legal residence in the United Kingdom. … Read more

4 min readIn order to qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the United Kingdom, it is almost always necessary to have resided legally and continuously in the UK for a minimum of five years. Indefinite Leave to Remain: Required Period of Stay Detailed below, you’ll find some of the more specific period of stay requirements … Read more

4 min readIf you originate from outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland and you have an EEA family member who resides legally in the United Kingdom, you may qualify for an EEA Residence Card in accordance with the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006. A Residence Card is a formal document confirming your right to reside … Read more

6 min readAn EEA Registration Certificate is a formal document confirming the right of an EEA national to legally reside in the United Kingdom under the terms of the EEA treaty. This means that the individual in question must be officially classified as working, self-sufficient; self-employed, a jobseeker or a student with full health insurance. While it … Read more